Android · 4 MIN READ
ANDRAX vs StrykerOSS vs NetHunter: what do they do?
Understand the tools, interfaces and practical uses of three Android security platforms before choosing your prepared phone.
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Practical articles on Android pentesting phones, Ghost PC laptops, USB workspaces and the accessories that connect them. Choose equipment with a clear understanding of what it can do.
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Full NetHunter or a full Kali rootfs? What a phone listing should prove
The word “full” can describe installed software or a device-specific NetHunter kernel. Use this evidence checklist to establish which capabilities you are buying.
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Buying a refurbished NetHunter phone: the checks that matter
A practical checklist for comparing prepared Android handsets, with separate questions about physical condition, software configuration and the accessories you need.
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ANDRAX-NG on Android: why free storage matters before you buy
Understand what ANDRAX-NG does, then distinguish the project’s free-space requirement from a phone’s advertised storage capacity.
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StrykerOSS on Android: what to check beyond installing the app
StrykerOSS combines security-tool interfaces with a Linux environment. Choose the intended mode and agree the functions you need before treating installation as complete.
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NetHunter USB OTG and power: build a mobile kit you can check
A phone-specific checklist for diagnosing USB connections and choosing accessories without assuming every powered hub or USB-C cable will solve the problem.
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Android · 4 MIN READ
Sending your phone for NetHunter preparation: a practical checklist
What to record, back up and agree before sending an existing Android phone for preparation, plus what to keep when it comes back.
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Ghost PCs · 5 MIN READ
Nonpersistent or encrypted persistence? Choose what a Ghost PC should remember
Start with the work you need to keep. A storage decision worksheet for Tails Privacy and Kali Live Lab, with examples and handover questions.
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Buying a used laptop for Tails or Kali Live: the checks to request
Judge the exact refurbished laptop and live release, rather than a familiar model name. Use this checklist to make a Ghost PC quote specific.
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How to check a live USB session resets—and what a restart cannot remove
A repeatable acceptance check for a fresh-session desktop, with a clear boundary between observed reset behaviour and claims it cannot prove.
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Accessories · 5 MIN READ
USB stick or external SSD for a live Linux desktop?
A buying framework for removable boot media, covering persistent writes, cable and enclosure choices, verification and the difference between a spare and a backup.
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Accessories · 5 MIN READ
Why a Kali Wi-Fi adapter works on one machine but not another
A desktop troubleshooting path that separates a missing USB device from a firmware problem, an unsupported mode or an unstable connection.
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Accessories · 5 MIN READ
Your first Linux lab accessory kit: buy in the order you can test
A staged buying plan for a live Linux lab: establish a working desktop, recovery and network baseline before adding radios, hubs or specialist tools.
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